New Port Richey, FL · standard
ZIP Code 34655
Pasco County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 38,464
- 318/sq mi High-density area
- $85,470
- Median income Above-median income area
- $380,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Port Richey pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 318
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34655 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 34655 (New Port Richey, FL) rose +2.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 337.0 in 2023 to 346.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 34655 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Port Richey, Pasco County, Florida, with 38,464 residents across 120.8 square miles, a density of 318 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34655 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,470 (11% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,835. The poverty rate is 9.0%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $380,200 (1% above the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,793; 76.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pasco County, so 34655 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 34655
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Port Richey, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34655.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
232 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
148 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
106 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
99 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
94 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 34655, New Port Richey, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
38,464
Population
120.8
Area (sq mi)
318
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34655?
45.4
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
11.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$85,470
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$44,835
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
31.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34655 ranks nationally
New Port Richey, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$85,470 Top 32% higher than 68% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
20,915housing units
20,915
Total Housing Units
19,632
Occupied Units
1,283
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$380,200
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,793
Median Rent
2000
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+2.7%
YoY Change (2024)
346
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+246%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 34655 have increased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +246% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 203 |
| 2021 | +23.7% | 251 |
| 2022 | +26.0% | 316 |
| 2023 | +6.7% | 337 |
| 2024 | +2.7% | 346 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,147 business establishments in ZIP 34655, employing approximately 12,066 people with a combined annual payroll of $573,863,000.
1,147
Businesses
12,066
Employees
$573.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 232 | 20.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 148 | 12.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 106 | 9.2% |
| Retail trade | 99 | 8.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 94 | 8.2% |
| Construction | 88 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 85 | 7.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 83 | 7.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 76 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 32 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 28 | 2.4% |
| Information | 21 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 18 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 34655 vs 34654 →
ZIP 34655 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34668
Port Richey (34668)
42,619 residents
- 34655
New Port Richey (34655)
38,464 residents
- 34653
New Port Richey (34653)
30,756 residents
- 34652
New Port Richey (34652)
24,147 residents
- 33556
Odessa (33556)
22,015 residents
- 34654
New Port Richey (34654)
21,716 residents
- 33558
Lutz (33558)
20,064 residents
- 34638
Land O Lakes (34638)
20,048 residents
- 34690 13,137
Holiday (34690)
13,137 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34655 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34655 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33556
Odessa (33556)
$149,722 median income
- 34638
Land O Lakes (34638)
$123,899 median income
- 33558
Lutz (33558)
$116,090 median income
- 34688
Tarpon Springs (34688)
$112,091 median income
- 34655
New Port Richey (34655)
$85,470 median income
- 34654
New Port Richey (34654)
$73,947 median income
- 34669 $58,638
Hudson (34669)
$58,638 median income
- 34652 $56,931
New Port Richey (34652)
$56,931 median income
- 34653 $49,563
New Port Richey (34653)
$49,563 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 34655 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34654 | New Port Richey, FL | 21,716 | 5.4 mi |
| 34653 | New Port Richey, FL | 30,756 | 4.5 mi |
| 33556 | Odessa, FL | 22,015 | 5.6 mi |
| 34690 | Holiday, FL | 13,137 | 6.4 mi |
| 34688 | Tarpon Springs, FL | 7,274 | 6.0 mi |
| 34652 | New Port Richey, FL | 24,147 | 6.9 mi |
| 34638 | Land O Lakes, FL | 20,048 | 7.1 mi |
| 34669 | Hudson, FL | 12,648 | 9.8 mi |
| 34668 | Port Richey, FL | 42,619 | 7.6 mi |
| 33558 | Lutz, FL | 20,064 | 7.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 34655, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (38,464 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 34655 in?
ZIP code 34655 (New Port Richey) is located in Pasco County, Florida. Pasco County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pasco-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 34655?
ZIP code 34655 in New Port Richey, FL has a population of 38,464 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34655?
The median household income in ZIP 34655 is $85,470, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34655?
The median home value in ZIP 34655 is $380,200, which is 37% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34655?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34655 is White at 85.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34655?
ZIP code 34655 has 1,147 business establishments employing approximately 12,066 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34655?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34655 are: Health care and social assistance (232), Professional, scientific, and technical services (148), Real estate and rental and leasing (106). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34655?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34655 increased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 246%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 34655?
In ZIP code 34655, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 34655?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34655 is 31.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 34655?
In ZIP code 34655, approximately 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34655?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34655 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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